Definitions
- Describing something that occurs repeatedly or frequently. - Referring to something that happens without interruption but with breaks in between. - Talking about something that is done in a continuous and repetitive manner.
- Referring to something that happens without interruption or pause. - Describing something that occurs in a steady and unbroken flow. - Talking about something that is done without stopping or taking a break.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe actions that are ongoing and uninterrupted.
- 2Both words can be used to describe events that happen repeatedly.
- 3Both words are adverbs that modify verbs.
What is the difference?
- 1Frequency: Continuately implies repetition or frequency, while continuously emphasizes the lack of interruption.
- 2Duration: Continuously suggests a longer duration than continuately.
- 3Intensity: Continuously implies a greater degree of intensity or focus than continuately.
- 4Usage: Continuously is more commonly used than continuately.
- 5Formality: Continuously is more formal than continuately.
Remember this!
Continuately and continuously are synonyms that describe ongoing and uninterrupted actions. However, continuately emphasizes repetition or frequency, while continuously emphasizes the lack of interruption. Additionally, continuously suggests a longer duration and a greater degree of intensity or focus. Continuously is more commonly used and more formal than continuately.
